Sharon Shannon has music at her fingertips....literally! The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion 'cool' in her home country. She is renowned for her collaborations in both traditional Irish music, and through other musical genres ranging from hip-hop to cajun to country to classical to rap.
Sharon has recorded and toured with a who's who of the Irish and global music industry including Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Steve Earle, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Alisson Krauss and Shane MacGowan.
Fresh from performances at 2012 Womadelaide and Port Fairy Folk Festival earlier this year, Sharon returns to Australia for an extensive national tour and plays the Spotted Mallard on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th. In memory of Jill Meagher, 30% of all proceeds from both performances will go to the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) www.casa.org.au as a tribute to Jill's life and enduring spirit.
$43 + B/F reserved seat - $36 + B/F GA. Doors 8:30pm
